Traktor Pro 2 or Traktor Scratch 2?

**Mojava** · 03-05-2013, 03:08 AM

I have a denon x1600 mixer and just ordered 2 3700 hybrid turntables...
I'm curious if I need a time code to work Traktor with the 3700s and pretty much use my deck like a giant controller...
Just curious if I should go for Pro 2 and just midi map everything for the 3700s or if Scratch with the timecodes is the best way to go.
Also, the price range is massive... is there any way I can JUST get the Scratch 2 Software and not the whole kit?

**Jester** · 03-05-2013, 03:19 AM

Stick with Pro 2, and map your 3700's for traktor.
Unfortunately you cant get the scratch software without the soundcard, if you already own an audio 6 or 10 you can get the upgrade for $120 i think.

**Mojava** · 03-05-2013, 03:20 AM

Are there preset mappings I can download for the 3700s?

**robdquick** · 03-05-2013, 04:11 AM

The denon x1600 is certified though isn't it? which means that he just needs the upgrade, regardless of what soundard he does/doesn't have?

**Jester** · 03-05-2013, 05:12 AM

correct! forgot about that

**robdquick** · 03-05-2013, 07:22 AM

Don't you own an x1600 as well??

**makar1** · 03-05-2013, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by Jester

Stick with Pro 2, and map your 3700's for traktor.

Aren't the hybrid turntables designed to work as a hybrid between DVS and MIDI? So you'd still need Scratch Pro to use them fully?

**Hippie** · 03-05-2013, 08:49 AM

Do you want spinny platter control in Traktor using the 3700s or are you happy using them like jog wheels?

Traktor Pro 2 - jog wheels
Traktor Scratch Pro 2 - spinny platter control

As you've got an X1600 I'd buy the TSP 2 certified mixer upgrade package, for the spinny platter control.

See the Denon website and forum, the DJTT mapping section and Traktor Bible site for mappings and set up instructions.

**robdquick** · 03-05-2013, 08:49 AM

I guess you could use them just over midi as with any other controller, probably wont be as tight/responsive as using it with the hybrid timecode and midi though.